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How to Create a Homework Station

March 23, 2025

Families with school-age children make up a large percentage of buyers of new homes in Prosper TX. They’re attracted to the area’s amenities and good school districts. In order to get the most out of their education, students of any age will benefit from having a prepared space to do their schoolwork.

A homework station doesn’t have to be an elaborate office-like setup with a formal desk. It can be as simple as a dining table, the kitchen island, or a DIY desk in their bedroom. For best results, the homework area should be away from the TV and other entertainment and ideally not in a busy area of the house. Younger kids can benefit from being within easy earshot of parents who can help them as needed.

1. Choose an area of your home that can accommodate a work surface and storage. This can be a traditional desk or perhaps a table with a nearby shelf or cabinet where supplies can be stored.
2. Provide comfortable seating. Experiment with different chairs, cushions or even an exercise ball to see what works for your kid.
3. If you have multiple children, you may have to create several homework stations unless they can work together in one space. You might also consider having them use the same space at different times of day.
4. Make sure the work area has good lighting. Desk lamps often work better for this than overhead lighting.
5. Personalize the space with a few decorative items, posters or artwork. Homework spaces don’t have to be boring!
6. Consider playing soft music or running a white noise machine if your child is easily distracted by household noise.

Landon Homes offers floor plans with spacious bedrooms and flex spaces where you can fit in a homework station. Our home designs in Dominion at Brookhollow are 2,089-2,747 square feet with 4 or 5 bedrooms. Each home has a game room, media room or first floor guest bedroom that could be used as a study.

Right now we’re offering special interest rate incentives on our new homes! Quick Move-In homes are available for closing between now and this summer, so your family can be moved in and settled before the start of school in August.

Call New Home Sales Manager Amanda Graves today at 469-400-2770 to learn more about current incentives and schedule a tour of the Dominion at Brookhollow community of new homes in Prosper TX.

This post was written by Landon Homes.